Heart of the Machine
Developed by Arcen Games · Published by Hooded Horse
At a glance
Overview
A rpg, simulation, strategy game by Arcen Games, published by Hooded Horse — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Heart of the Machine.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-760 (quad-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X4 965 (quad-core)
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 (1 GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4470 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 380 (2 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported languages (9)
Heart of the Machine FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Heart of the Machine?
Steam classifies Heart of the Machine as a RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Arcen Games. You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
How much does Heart of the Machine cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Heart of the Machine at $13.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Heart of the Machine single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Heart of the Machine: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Heart of the Machine on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Heart of the Machine for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Heart of the Machine out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 6, 2026.
What platforms is Heart of the Machine on?
Heart of the Machine is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Heart of the Machine single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Heart of the Machine cost?
Steam lists it at $13.49.
Does Heart of the Machine have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 284 achievements for Heart of the Machine.
Who made Heart of the Machine?
Heart of the Machine is developed by Arcen Games and published by Hooded Horse.
Where to get Heart of the Machine
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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